"Did you ever see this young man?"
"Never."
"Did your aunt ever see him?"
"Yes, she remained with the mother one or two nights, aiding in nursing him, and she supported them during his illness."
"What created your aunt's interest in the young man?"
"His mother had been her maid many years previously."
"What is the character of the young man?"
The girl did not answer.
"You do not answer me."
"It is a very singular question."